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WYD 2027: Seoul & Nagasaki

Regnum Christi Michigan
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July 28 - August 9, 2027

"Take Courage! I have overcome the world." - John 16: 33

Join Regnum Christi Michigan and JMJ on a special pilgrimage to Seoul for World Youth Day 2027.

PACKAGE 1

WYD Seoul Package from Detroit: $5,698

Includes:  Roundtrip airfare from DTW , airport transfers in Seoul for your group, private JMJyouth Guide assistance, Simple lodging in Seoul, public transportation, meals per itinerary, Seoul walking tour, Japan extension, and the Chungnam Martyrs' day trip.

PACKAGE 2

Land Only Package (no overseas flights): $4,098

Includes: Private JMJyouth Guide assistance, Simple lodging in Seoul, public transportation, meals per itinerary, Seoul walking tour, Japan extension, and the Chungnam Martyrs' day trip.

Overview

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Overview

Inclusions

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This Pilgrimage Includes:

  • FLIGHT PACKAGES ONLY: Roundtrip airfare from Detroit

  • JMJ Youth Guide assistance from arrival to departure

  • WYD Simple Lodging

  • Breakfast Daily

  • WYD Meals: lunches and dinners during WYD events by vouchers or similar system (determined by the WYD committee)

  • Group Airport Transfers (see details below)

  • Public Transportation

  • Daily Mass

  • WYD registration and fees (up to $250)

  • Seoul Walking Tour

  • Pre-WYD Nagasaki Extension

  • Day Trip: Chungnam Martyrs Shrines

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This Pilgrimage does NOT Include

  • Gratuities are not expected in Korea. However, tipping your guide is appreciated.

  • Travel Insurance. To add insurance, click on the insurance link once you register.

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1. Nagasaki

Nagasaki, Japan

2. Seoul

Seoul, South Korea

Day 1

Wednesday, July 28, 2027
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Departure Day

Depart for Japan

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Flight

Flight details coming late 2026

Day 2

Thursday, July 29, 2025
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Arrival in Japan

Arrive in Fukuoka, meet your Japanese guide, transfer to Nagasaki for dinner and overnight.

Day 3

Friday, July 30, 2027
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Full Day in Nagasaki

Enjoy your first full day in Japan. Visit the Twenty-Six Martyrs Museum and Monument, a site honoring the 26 Christians martyred in 1597 including St. Paul Miki. Learn how they suffered for the Faith when it was outlawed, and how the Christians went underground for two centuries. Next visit the Oura Cathedral which was build when Christianity was once again allowed in the international district of Nagasaki. Finally, visit the Seibo-no-Kishi Monastery of St. Maximilian Kolbe as well as the Lourdes Grotto he built. Mass and dinner.

Day 4

Saturday, July 31, 2027
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The hidden Christians

Visit the Kurosaki Church and the Karematsu Shrine dedicated to the "hidden Christians" who practiced their Faith in secret during two centuries of persecution. Next visit Father de Rotz Memorial Hall to see the exhibits on his life and work dedicated to the people of Sotome. Finally, visit Bastian's House, a cave where Christian leader Bastian hid and secretly continued ministry after the ban on Christianity. Mass and dinner.

Day 5

Sunday, August 1, 2027
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Urakami Cathedral and Ground Zero

Begin with Mass at the rebuilt Urakami Cathedral which lies within one mile of Ground Zero of the Atomic Bomb that fell on August 9th, 1945. Visit the hermitage and museum of Dr. Takashi Nagai to expereience the story of his spiritual journey of peace and forgiveness. Finally, experience Peace Park, Ground Zero, and the Peace Memorial Museum for a powerful reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons. Dinner and overnight.

Day 6

Monday, Aug 2, 2027
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Depart Japan Arrive in Korea

Depart Japan's Fukuoka Airport for Seoul. Meet your JMJ Guide at the airport, transfer to your lodging and prepare for WYD. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7

Tuesday, Aug 3, 2027
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Walking Tour and Opening Mass

Experience the woven contrast of ancient and modern on a walking tour of Seoul. Highlights include one of the Joseon Dynasty palace grounds, walking through the Hanok Village of Insadong, and praying in the Myeongdong Cathedral.

Day 8

Wednesday, Aug 4, 2027
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Day Trip

Take a day trip to the Martyrs Shrines of Chungnam.

Highlights include visiting the Haemi International Shrine and the Mirinae Shrine.

Day 9

Thursday, Aug 5, 2027
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Catechesis and Welcoming Ceremonies

Catechesis continues this morning with talks, testimonies, music, and another teaching by a Bishop followed by Mass. After WYD lunch, make your way to the Welcoming Ceremonies with our Holy Father! The event is followed by an evening concert on the main stage. Dinner in the area.

Day 10

Friday, Aug 6, 2027
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Catechesis and Stations of the Cross

Friday begins with Catechesis with talks, testimonies, music, and another teaching by a Bishop followed by Mass. The World Youth Day Cultural Festival event options continue around the city followed by Stations of the Cross in the evening.

Day 11

Saturday, Aug 7, 2027
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WYD Pilgrimage and Overnight Vigil

Celebrate Mass this morning in the city, then prepare for your pilgrimage walk to the chosen WYD Vigil site. Expect lots of walking to the Vigil where you will gather with 1,000,000 new friends. The Vigil is when our Holy Father offers the main address to the youth, then joins us in adoration of Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The vigil is usually followed by music and celebration before everyone sleeps out under the stars.

Day 12

Sunday, Aug 8, 2027
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WYD Closing Mass

Wake up this morning to a new day! Our Holy Father returns for Sunday morning Mass, then at the end, announces the location of the next World Youth Day! Pilgrimage walk back to your lodging to rest and relax. Free evening to find your own dinner.

Day 13

Monday, Aug 9, 2027
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Free Morning then Departure

Free morning with your JMJ guide in Seoul. You can choose to relax, move around in small groups to revisit highlights, or explore the city as a group. Breakfast will be at the hotel.

Depart by private coach to Seoul's Incheon Airport for your flight home.

Transportation

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Group Airport Transfer

Group transportation for those on the flight package between the airport and your lodging upon arrival and departure.

Land Only pilgrims arriving/departing at the same or similar time as the rest of the group may opt to join this transfer, or will be responsible for their own transfers.

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Public Transportation

Public transit passes issued by the WYD committee will be used in the city and region of Seoul.

Lodging

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Simple Lodging

Lodging details coming soon!

Meet Your Guide

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Details will be posted here prior to departure